Taylor Walling
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Producer
Vestals Catering
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Prior to event, responsible for conducting venue walkthrough, collecting timelines & floorplans, and communicating with subcontractors.
- During event, provides on-site support to event staff (up to 40 employees) and demonstrates adaptability to ensure seamless event execution (guest count ranging from 20-500 people).
Fundraising Events Coordinator
Second Mile Ministries
Missouri City, TX
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Planned and coordinated registration, fundraising opportunities, and event decor to facilitate smooth execution of event activities.
- Allocated equipment and supplies for a 250 person fundraising cocktail hour and dinner, while managing 25 volunteers throughout event to maintain smooth execution.
Student Employee
ACU Advancement Office
Abilene, TX
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Created positive connections with over 1000 donors through handwritten notes of gratitude, personal phone calls, and emails
- Assisted in the planning and hosting of a donor appreciation event for over 450 donors.
Free Lance
Day of Wedding Coordination
Dripping Springs, TX
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Served as point of contact for 150 wedding guests and event vendors.
- Created and maintained the timeline of the wedding day for the bride, groom, wedding party, and vendors
- Oversaw set-up, execution, and strike for ceremony and reception.
Executive Assistant
Aaron Watson Production Team
Abilene, TX
08.2022
- Coordinated backstage operations and assisted in providing support to the management team
- Executed Aaron Watson's post-concert meet and greet even for over 200 fans.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Abilene Christian University
05.2023
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Client Relations
- Catering Oversight
- Large Scale Events
- Vendor Relations
- Time Management
- Special Events Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Event Planning
Leadership Experience
- Event Producer, Cattle Barons 2023 - Oversaw staff of 40 people while executing three separate food stations for 1000 + guests.
- Student Executive Board Member, Abilene Christian University - Acted as a community foundation board to allocate $50,000 to local nonprofits in the community of Abilene, TX.
Timeline
Fundraising Events Coordinator
Second Mile Ministries
07.2023 - 10.2023
Event Producer
Vestals Catering
06.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Aaron Watson Production Team
08.2022
Free Lance
Day of Wedding Coordination
05.2022 - 07.2022
Student Employee
ACU Advancement Office
08.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Abilene Christian University
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